Uniforms
The weather is a-changing.
Time for Winter uniforms.
Matching outfits for Lids and Tilly.
The Oliver+S Music Class blouse and skirt
The perfect pattern for sneaky school uniforms.
I decided to size up to a 5 and 12, just for a little growth room.
I used pure cotton shorting which I purchased in bulk here. It washed and pressed up well.
Liddy chose square MOP buttons.
Tildy went with hearts, of course!
A sneaky peek of Liberty at the sleeve placket.
Makes everything better.
Pattern matching was a little tricky as the pocket fold moves everything up.
But its harder to spot a moving target.
The wool/poly mix fabric embraced the pleats beautifully.
I just adore the side panels.
A sneaky touch of lusciousness with some navy satin hem binding for the Big Sister.
And some pretty ditzy print for her wee sibling.
I think I shall melt seeing them on.
xx N
PS A few helpful links for the blouse and the skirts
Next, a shirt for Hugo, all in French, eeep!
Gorgeous, perfect details as usual. Not sure why I haven't made this blouse yet, I've always liked it! And I do love that plaid you've used for the skirts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susanne.
DeleteI simply adored the plaid&plain version you made for Missy M a few seasons back. Must Copy!
The top of the skirt's plaid matches perfectly....just not the bottom.... oh well!
They Littles don't seem to mind.
xx N
Absolutely perfect, i love them!. I totally felt for the hem binding, on my to do list no!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe blouse is a little time consuming (particularly if you sew the pin tucks, long sleeves and have 2 tummy bugs and a cold go through the house) but the skirt is so quick.
Plenty of bang for your sewing buck!
Don't forget to pop it in the Flickr group, I shall look out for it!
xx N
These are so fabulous Nicole! I love the sneaky insides the best and what perfect buttons! I am sure they are the best dressed girls at school.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon!
DeleteI am being a bit naughty with the Fab Five's uniforms but as they are at school five days a week, I feel like I need too.
xx N
These are so sweet! I love the idea of the girls in these matching classic outfits, with the little mama-made details that make it so unique. Can't wait to see modeled shots!
ReplyDeleteLiddy and Tildy love to be matching, it is so sweet.
DeleteThank you Inder.
xx N
Cute as! I think I need one of those shirts for myself. And thanks for the tip on cotton shirting, I can't find any good stuff at bricks and mortar stores in town.
ReplyDeleteThank you Siobhan, It is a sweet shirt.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the link, her fabrics are great especially her range of knits. Very well priced and she combines postage.
xx N
Beautiful school uniforms. They look the part!
ReplyDeleteThank you Katy.
DeleteI love a little school girl in a smart uniform.
xx N
I always love your use of pretty fabrics sneaked in on the school uniforms!
ReplyDeleteWhy be dull Cindy?
ReplyDeleteThank you
xx N
Such pretty garments, it's a shame to call them uniforms. But why not have pretty uniforms?
ReplyDeleteDo your children wear school uniforms Joy? Sometimes I wish mine didn't but I think it makes mornings run smoother.
ReplyDeleteI have a large cupboard that has EVERYTHING in it. Everyones uniforms, shoes, socks, hair ribbons, hair brushes, hankies and boot polish.
I can look at a glance and make sure everyone is good to go in the morning.
Thank you
xx N
No, mine don't wear uniforms (in fact, they are homeschooled), and there are few schools here - in my part of the country at least - that do uniforms.
DeleteThe giant cupboard is a good idea. That would be handy just for getting everyone out the door for anything!
Home schooling would be lovely, I would very happily have mine home all day but I now it is a lot of work.
DeleteI admire you even more now!
xx N